What determines health-related quality of life among people living with HIV: an updated review of the literature.

ABSTRACT:

Background

As infection with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) has evolved to a chronic disease, perceived health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is becoming a prominent and important patient-reported outcome measure in HIV care. Literature discusses different factors influencing HRQoL in this population, however, currently no consensus exists about the main determinants. In this review a clear, up-to-date overview of the determinants influencing HRQOL among people living with HIV is provided.

Methods

All studies published before July 2013 that identified determinants of HRQoL among people living with HIV in high-income countries, were considered in this narrative review. PubMed, Web of Science and The Cochrane Library were consulted using the keywords 'determinants', '

SUBMITTER: Degroote S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4323115 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature